Research Paper On Manatee
Manatee
Where they live.
Manatees are mammals who live in marine areas in warm climates such as Florida. They cannot survive temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods. During the winter months you can find a concentration of manatees in the Florida Peninsular.
Why is it endangered?
The Florida manatee continues to be exposed to a lack of warm water habitats, injury due to boat strikes, and lack of access to healthy sea grasses and other food sources. Also, there are few areas for them to raise their babies.
Plans for recovery
Defenders of Wildlife are currently lobbying to expand existing protected areas, and to eliminate any dangerous pollutants away from critical habitat. Also boat strikes are being combated by establishing
Where they live.
Manatees are mammals who live in marine areas in warm climates such as Florida. They cannot survive temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods. During the winter months you can find a concentration of manatees in the Florida Peninsular.
Why is it endangered?
The Florida manatee continues to be exposed to a lack of warm water habitats, injury due to boat strikes, and lack of access to healthy sea grasses and other food sources. Also, there are few areas for them to raise their babies.
Plans for recovery
Defenders of Wildlife are currently lobbying to expand existing protected areas, and to eliminate any dangerous pollutants away from critical habitat. Also boat strikes are being combated by establishing